Sophia Parente looks at what local authorities can do to address the rising problem of food security and get people out of food banks and onto a healthier path

Food insecurity levels are on the rise. According to the Food Foundation, 26% of households with children have experienced food insecurity in the last year. This has increased by 50%. In total, 9.3 million adults (17.7% of households) experienced food insecurity in January 2023.